Hampshire · London and the South East
Thermal Roof Survey in Upper Burgate
Find out what’s going on with the roof before you spend money on it. Thermal roof surveys in Upper Burgate, with photos and a clear written report.
- Damp around roof outlets and upstands
- Stains that keep coming back
- Leaks that are hard to trace
Thermal roof surveys for homes and businesses in Upper Burgate
Thermal imaging is part of our Premium Survey, which starts from £400. It also includes a drone inspection where it applies, a structural analysis and a same-day report. There is an in-person consultation as well, plus a follow-up 12 months later. You can ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and a note of what you’ve noticed. Larger commercial roofs are quoted for their size. If you’ve noticed stains that keep coming back and ceilings that feel colder in places, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
In a village or hamlet like Upper Burgate, roofs can be steep, old and hard to see from the lane. A drone and a thermal camera each give a view you cannot get from ground level. Both the forecast and the airspace are checked first. Steep slopes and tall chimney stacks are where a close-up view adds the most.
Nothing in the report is left vague: where something needs attention, it says so plainly, along with how urgent it is.
- Where
- Upper Burgate (SP6)
- Wider area
- Hampshire
- Price
- From £400 inc. VAT
- Reports
- Written, with photos, emailed to you
- Appointments
- Weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays
- Insurance
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 27 October 2026
Flying and imaging in Upper Burgate
The wider area around Upper Burgate has a long history of building, with Breamore House about 1.6 miles north. Period homes nearby can have lead valleys, tall chimneys and a patchwork of past repairs, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Some Hampshire villages still have thatched roofs. Older houses in the South East frequently have slate or clay tile roofs, while many later estates have concrete tiles. Where a roof is steep, tall or hard to see from ground level, drone photos and thermal images add detail.
Anyone responsible for a site like The Burgate School and Sixth Form will know that a drone or thermal camera can show a large roof in a single visit.
Upper Burgate is in Hampshire. Anywhere in Upper Burgate, we can carry out thermal roof surveys at your property. Upper Burgate is one of the places in Hampshire where we work. We also survey roofs in Southampton.
Every address in SP6 is covered for thermal roof surveys, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes and businesses on Salisbury Road and Fryern Court Road and the roads around them. We also cover Lower Burgate (1 mile south), Breamore (1 mile north), Tinkers Cross (1 mile south-west), Fordingbridge (1 mile south-west) and Upper Street (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Totton (12 miles east), Romsey (13 miles east), New Milton (14 miles south), Ringwood (7 miles south), Barton on Sea (15 miles south) and Marchwood (15 miles east).
Near you in Upper Burgate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bat and Ball pub and Fordingbridge Infant School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Fordingbridge Museum (1.3 miles south) and Godshill Castle Hill (0.8 miles east).
Landlords, agents and block managers in Upper Burgate
For blocks of flats, a roof survey helps managing agents and residents’ management companies plan ahead. The report sets out what needs attention now and what can wait, which helps when budgeting.
Freeholders and residents’ companies use a roof report to plan and budget, with the most urgent items set out first.
Why it is worth a survey now in Upper Burgate
The longer moisture sits in a roof, the more it can affect timbers and finishes below. Surveying sooner gives you more choice about what to do. Older cottages and farmhouses around Upper Burgate can have roof timbers that have been there a very long time, and water through a failed covering can rot timber if it’s left.
Thermal roof survey starts from £400, including VAT. What you pay depends on the size and height of the roof, access and which survey you book.
Why choose Independent Roof Survey in Upper Burgate
- Every finding written up with photos
- More than 5,000 surveys completed
- More than 20 years surveying roofs
- Thermal imaging and drone inspection where they help
Take a look at our cost guide and our case studies.
Should I look at the roof myself first?
If you have a loft with safe access, take a look inside. Use a torch and stay on the joists or boards, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Your own check is a good start, but it isn’t a survey. From the ground, valleys, flashings and the backs of chimneys are frequently out of sight, and those are details a survey looks at closely.
Towns and villages near Upper Burgate
Also in Upper Burgate
Questions from Upper Burgate
Do you cover Upper Burgate?
Yes, Upper Burgate is within the area we cover. We survey roofs across London and the South East. You can call 07833 053749 or send us an email with the address and some details, and we’ll talk through which survey suits.
Will you come out to Upper Burgate?
Yes, Upper Burgate is covered. Our area covers London and the South East, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will I get photos?
Yes. We photograph the roof as we go, and they go into the written report alongside our recommendations.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs cannot always be walked on. We use safe viewpoints, the loft space and a drone where applicable.
What do I do with the report?
You will receive the report by email, and you decide the next step: raise it with a seller, send it to an insurer, brief a roofer or share it with a managing agent.
Does the weather affect a thermal survey?
The weather makes a real difference. It works best after a sunny day, with a dry roof surface and little wind. Rain and strong wind can make the images less clear, so we talk through the forecast when booking.
Is it the same as a RICS Level 2 or Level 3 survey?
No. We’re experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. For the rest of the building, a RICS home survey is a separate job.
What we look for on each type of roof
Loft insulation
From inside the loft, thermal imaging can show gaps in insulation and cold spots. We look where there’s safe access.
Pitched slate and tile roofs
Inside the loft space, thermal images can help with damp around stacks, valleys and roof windows. Findings are checked with moisture readings.
Signs you need a thermal roof survey in Upper Burgate
Some owners book because the rooms under the roof feel cold. Missing or slipped insulation can stand out as temperature differences, particularly when it’s warm inside and cold outside.
Things that often lead to a survey include:
- Areas losing heat at the eaves and junctions
- Damp around chimneys and parapets
- Stains that keep coming back
- Cold spots on ceilings under the roof
Take an older house close to Woodgreen Methodist Church: thin or patchy insulation under an old roof often shows up clearly on a thermal image.
Before you book anyone
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- Their track record with similar roofs
- Whether any drone flown is registered with the CAA
- Their report turnaround times
The survey, step by step
Once we have finished looking, we write up our findings in a report with photos. As for time on site, it normally takes about one to two hours at a typical home, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Somewhere as small as Upper Burgate, access is often the only tricky part. Let us know about outbuildings, past repairs and any leaks you’ve noticed. Weekday and weekend visits are available.
- We start with the roof, its history and any signs of damp or heat loss.
- We check the conditions and note how they may affect the images.
- We inspect the roof and take thermal images during the same visit.
- We back up the thermal patterns with moisture readings.
- The Premium report reaches you the same day, and we go through it with you in person.
Getting ready for the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
- Point out any leaks or damp patches
- Tell us where we can park nearby
Arrange a survey
Not sure which survey you need? It is easiest to ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and describe the roof and why you want it surveyed. We’ll talk you through the options and what they cost.